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Top Attractions in SharjahThe Heritage Area has several worthwhile attractions and landmarks in the city. The Al Hisn Fort, House of Poetry, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Sharjah Heritage Museum and Souq al-Arsa are a few of them.
Sharjah Art Museum displays artwork of local and international artists. It hosts the Sharjah International Art Biennale, a bi-yearly exhibition of international contemporary art and performance.
The King Faisal Mosque is a modern architectural gem. This mammoth mosque was opened in 1987 and is a gift from the Saudi Arabian King, Faisal. It has a capacity of 15,000 people with separate prayer rooms for men and women. The library with a huge collection of Islamic books is also a highlight of this mosque.
Al-Mahattah-Museum is an erstwhile airport, the first in the gulf region. It was used as a staging post for commercial flights between India and Britain during the pre independence days.
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